8 Thursday, September 1, 2016
Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
Obituaries
Lee Ann Enlow
Long-time Carpinterian Lee Ann Enlow, 57, passed away on July 1, 2016 after a short illness. She was a beautiful, talented, creative and very thoughtful person with a wonderful sense of humor. Some of her favorite times were walking her dogs, Osa and Mollie. She had many close friends, family and acquaintances who will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael Enlow. She is survived by her mother, Mary Omweg, her sister, Laura Sargent, and her children, Chad Enlow, Tyler Enlow and Rachel Enlow. At Lee Ann’s request, no services are planned.
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Charles Wesley “Wes” Dohle 9/3/1931 – 5/9/2016
Charles Wesley “Wes” Dohle, 84, died May 9, 2016, of cancer. He was in hospice care at The Oak Cottage in Santa Barbara, where he died peacefully in his sleep. Wes was a lifelong Californian, the youngest of three children born in Los Angeles, Calif. to Decima and Charles Dohle. He was raised in the San Gabriel Valley. He graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Monterey Park and later continued his studies at Cal Poly Pomona. Wes was a veteran. He first served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was called to active duty during the Korean conflict. He was stationed first at the Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado and then was deployed to Guam. In 1953, fresh out of the Navy, Wes went to work as a die repairman at Alcoa Aluminum in Bell, Calif. He was, for many years, a respected and well-liked supervisor in Alcoa’s extrusion division. In 1987, after more than 33 years with Alcoa, Wes retired and moved from Alhambra to what had been his weekend home in Carpinteria. For 28 years, Wes’ tall, lanky frame and friendly smile were a familiar sight to many Carpinterians. Wes served on the Board of Directors of Silver Sands Village mobile home park, where he made his home. He would often be seen flying kites on the beach at the end of Ash Avenue, riding his bike through the State Park, or proudly squiring his children and grandchildren around town to festivals and his favorite local restaurants. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Colleen and his youngest son, Kevin, in 1988. Wes is survived by his children Leslie, Laurie, Patricia, David and Dale; his sister Roberta; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and his companion of many years, Donna. In keeping with his wishes, there was no funeral and interment was private. Wes’ family enjoyed an informal time of reminiscing on Memorial Day weekend, a private day of remembrance at his sister’s home in Carpinteria.
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Marion Frances Fortunato 3/20/1926 – 8/20/2016
Marion Frances Loftus Fortunato was born on March 20, 1926 in Los Angeles, Calif. She was the eldest daughter of Michael J Loftus DC and Anna Martin Loftus, and beloved older sister to her “baby brother” Michael J Loftus. She spent her childhood days in California, from Los Angeles and Pasadena, all the way up to San Francisco. She always had a love for architecture, and in her youth would admire the surrounding buildings during her breaks from her job in Downtown LA at Barker Brothers Furniture. Ever stylish and graceful, she always loved to dance. It would be while selling tickets to a YLI dance in Ventura, a Catholic Women’s Organization, where she would meet her future husband after he was discharged from the Navy. Frank James Fortunato swept Marion off her feet, and the couple would clear dance floors with their ballroom dancing, and in particular, the jitterbug. They married on Oct. 9,1947 at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in Ojai. Together they moved to Highland Park, Ill. and started a family. Family and the California springtime kept calling them back. They moved to Santa Barbara in 1951 and eventually bought their first home in Carpinteria in 1955. They loved to entertain friends and family, and the smell of homemade Italian food wafted through the Fortunato household on any given Sunday
afternoon for the family supper. Marion loved to garden, and their backyard was always lush and blooming, especially with roses, which she tended to lovingly. Holidays filled the home with sparkling decorations and later with grandchildren who brought Marion immeasurable joy. Marion also collected first day cover US stamps and shared many hours with her grandchildren reviewing and discussing her collection. Her love of craft and devotion showed in the clothing she sewed for her daughters, and the Raggedy Ann dolls she lovingly made for her granddaughters. Always thoughtful and generous in her service to others, Marion was an active volunteer at the schools her children attended, St Joseph’s Parish and Los Chiquitos, a Carpinteria auxiliary. In later years she took up lawn bowling, which became a favorite activity when she wasn’t traveling. The world excited her, in particular, Ireland and Australia, and her adventurous and gracious spirit took her across the globe. In 2009 Marion moved to Valle Verde Retirement Community in Santa Barbara and joined The San Roque Catholic Parish of Santa Barbara. She met many new friends and reconnected with friends separated over time. Marion is survived by her brother Michael J Loftus. She is also survived by her children Cathy Fortunato, Teressa Van Wingerden, Frank Fortunato (Debbie), Jeanne Pettit (Dennis) and Leo Fortunato (Marian); her grandchildren Robert Van Wingerden, Christopher Pettit, Jennifer Van Wingerden Murray (Garth), Lisa Pettit Howard (Jacob), Amy Fortunato, Karen Fortunato, Justin Fortunato and Katie Fortunato; and her great-grandchildren Marie Howard, Rylee Howard, Nolan Howard and Éowyn Murray. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank J Fortunato, her father Michael J Loftus DC, her mother Anna Martin Loftus, her son-in-law Hank Van Wingerden, and her grandson Paul Van Wingerden. A Mass was held on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at San Roque Catholic Parish in Santa Barbara, followed by a graveside service at Carpinteria Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family is asking that donations be made in her name to: Monastery of Poor Clares, 215 E. Los Olivos St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Welch-Ryce-Haider of Santa Barbara. ADVERTISEMENT
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